Smartening up the Cloister in Pollensa
The cloister’s cultural purpose can really be said to have started with the first Pollensa Festival in 1962. Various other concerts are now staged in the cloister, which is also the venue for fairs, such as the annual Pollensa Wine Fair.
Alcudia’s new ‘Mile’ - a peek into the future, but no more
This week we talk about the latest project in Alcudia, the wastewater plant and the bid for Pollensa mayor.
Son Bauló beach, Mallorca
Son Bauló.
Son Bauló beach, Mallorca
Son Bauló.
Fifty per cent reduction for Can Picafort beach services contract
The town hall has cut rates for services and for terraces.
Beaches
Can Picafort could be without beach services this summer
The health crisis has just added to what was already a problematic situation.
Northern Spotlight
A disinfection fuss about nothing
Certain citizens complained on social media that the disinfection efforts were being given greater importance than local heritage.
Tourism
Hotel with velodrome proposed for Can Picafort
The project for the hotel and velodrome involve the use of 275,000 square metres of land in Son Baulo.
Crime
Jury finds husband guilty of murdering his wife on beach
The couple had gone for a swim and, on leaving the water, began arguing - evidence of a violent discussion was found in the sand by forensics.
Northern News Spotlight
Can Picafort beaches may get security cameras
Incidents of theft as well as complaints regarding the number of illegal sellers and masseuses are reasons for considering the cameras.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"